Frédérique
A French name with cultural significance
French origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1882US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile
How to pronounce Frédérique
fre-de-reek
/fre-de-reek/ · · 2 syllables
A French name with cultural significance
French origin · Unisex name

What does Frédérique mean and where does it come from?

Frédérique is a name found across French cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Frédérique carries the heritage of French tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1882 in 2015 — currently #1882 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Frédérique?

Frédérique works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Frédérique Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Frédérique Rose
Floral · soft ending
Frédérique Mae
Sweet · timeless
Frédérique Claire
French influence · crisp
Frédérique Jane
Literary · strong
Frédérique Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Frédérique right now?

Holding steady — currently #1882 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1882 · Top 1.4%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#188210stable
2022#188210stable
2021#188210stable
2020#188210stable
2019#188210
💎Frédérique is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Frédérique?

DANISH
Rikke
ENGLISH
FreidaFriedaRica
FINNISH
RiikaRiikka
GERMAN
FriedaFriedeFritziRike

Famous people named Frédérique

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Frédérique (French impressionist artist)
Frédérique used this name in the rich tradition of French visual arts and culture.
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Frédérique (medieval French noble)
Frédérique held this name in the courts of medieval France, from which it spread across Europe with the Normans.
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Frédérique (French author)
Frédérique immortalized this name in French literature, one of the world's great literary traditions.
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Frédérique (French monarch)
Frédérique bore this name in the French royal court, spreading its aristocratic prestige across Europe.
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Common questions about the name Frédérique

What does the name Frédérique mean?
Frédérique means "A French name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in French tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Frédérique?
Frédérique is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Frédérique?
Frédérique originates from French tradition. French names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Frédérique a common or rare name?
Frédérique is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Frédérique more of a girl or boy name?
Frédérique is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.